by Autumn Blum | Sep 10, 2017 | Keeping It Real
Pink slime doesn’t belong in food nor do poor quality ingredients belong in personal care products. The key to a high quality meal is high quality ingredients, right? Well, as a cosmetic chemist, I’ve always believed that choosing the highest quality, safe and... by Autumn Blum | Jun 30, 2017 | Keeping It Real
The truth about UV blockers, SPF ratings and the difference between UVA and UVB rays The UV blockers in most sunscreens contain harmful chemical-based ingredients such as: ▪ Oxybenzone ▪ Avobenzone ▪ Octinoxate ▪ Cinnimates ▪... by Autumn Blum | May 3, 2017 | Keeping It Real
Does your product contain ‘chemicals’? Chemical-free sunscreen – Everyone is asking about it right now. I’ve been formulating natural skin care products for nearly 20 years. Every ingredient I use is consciously chosen: sustainably sourced... by Autumn Blum | Jan 9, 2017 | Keeping It Real
“I’ve made my ‘Going Green New Year’s Resolution,'” becomes an epic fail. Why does it happen? It’s inevitable. It happens every January 1st. Most everyone makes New Year’s resolutions committing themselves to lose weight, make... by Autumn Blum | Jul 23, 2016 | Featured In the News
By Autumn Blum for the Coral Restoration Foundation Hundreds of thousands of divers, snorkelers, fishers and water-lovers visit coastal reefs each year, all with the potential to directly impact our reefs with their personal care and sunscreen choices. A study... by Autumn Blum | May 11, 2016 | Keeping It Real
When most people think of organic sunscreen, they think natural, wholesome and safe. But, you might remember from high school chemistry that “organic” can also mean carbon-based chemicals. So what’s the big deal? When talking about organic sunscreen... by Autumn Blum | Apr 21, 2016 | Featured In the News
Happy Earth Day! We have some great news to share: We were selected by The Grommet Stream2Sea mineral-based sunscreen won ‘Best in Beauty’ Award The Blue Wild Expo this weekend – come see us there! The Grommet Launches Stream2Sea Less than 3% of... by Autumn Blum | Apr 8, 2016 | Asked & Answered, Biodegradability, Product Spotlight, Sport Mineral Sunscreens
Just because a sunscreen is biodegradable does not mean it is a safe sunscreen for aquatic ecosystems, particularly if it contain oxybenzone, octyl methoxycinnamate and other harsh ingredients. Biodegradability means that the product will eventually break down within... by Autumn Blum | Jan 13, 2016 | Product Spotlight, Sun & Sting Gel
From New Jersey to South Florida, snorkelers, surfers, divers and beachgoers are all facing a seasonal threat in the waters right now: Floating Terrors. Bluebottle Jelly. The dreaded Portuguese Man o’ War. Whatever name you call these incredibly beautiful creatures,... by Autumn Blum | Oct 26, 2015 | Protect What You Love
If your sunscreen contains oxybenzone and parabens, they could be part of the problem. When the Washington Post and Time magazine both published articles warning about sunscreens killing coral reefs, it didn’t surprise me one bit. The damage caused by benzophenone... by Autumn Blum | Aug 5, 2015 | Keeping It Real, Reef
The fast, easy answer: Absolutely. Ask any lifeguard from the 1960s how well zinc oxide worked when they didn’t have another option. The truth of the matter is that mineral sunscreens are the single most effective and safe products on the market – when they’re... by Autumn Blum | May 21, 2015 | Keeping It Real, Reef
Update Feb. 28, 2019 — This dialogue reflects the Stream2Sea formulation and initial development process. Stream2Sea-sponsored product testing occurred only in 2015, when a safe formula was created, and is NOT ongoing. Other agencies and universities may report on our... 
